Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in the Chicago Western Suburbs
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Bartlett, Streamwood, Roselle, and Elgin, IL area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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William Blanchard
Apr 28, 2020
Visitaiton for William J. Blanchard, Jr. of Tinley Park, formerly of Frankfort will be held Thursday, April 30, 2020 10:00a.m. until time of service 12noon at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Interment St. Mary Catholic Cemetery Evergreen Park. **Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, a maximum of 10 people will be allowed in...
Gerald Mullins
Apr 27, 2020
Gerald (Jerry) Joseph Mullins, passed away at Alexian Brothers Hospital in Elk Grove on Monday April 27, 2020 at the age of 80. Jerry was born the oldest of 13 children to William Mullins and Ruth (Doerr) Mullins on June 1, 1939 in Chicago Illinois. In his teen years, he met and fell in love with Marlene (nee Czeszewski). Jerry...
Jimmy Schafer
Apr 27, 2020
James Michael Schafer, Jr. "Jimmy" passed away peacefully April 27, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. Jimmy was the cherished son of James Michael Schafer, Sr. and Cara (nee Arrivi); loving brother of Austin; beloved grandson of Thomas Schafer, Sr., Cynthia and Michael Hendrickson, Barbara and the late Dominic Arrivi; dear nephew of Joseph Arrivi, Thomas (Hollie) Schafer, Jr.,...
Lindalee Manden
Apr 27, 2020
Lindalee Manden, 77, formerly of Hampshire, enjoyed crocheting, collecting items especially decorative plates, breeding Yorkies and was extremely was dedicated to her family. Loving wife of the late Milo; beloved mother of Teresa and Mitch(Sue)Manden; proud grandmother of Madison "Maddy", Mason(Jess), and Mallory Manden. Cremation was private at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd.(at Stearns Rd.),...
John Flight
Apr 25, 2020
John Arthur Flight, formerly a resident of Elmwood Park, passed after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 87 years old, born in Forest Park, Illinois, the son of John A and Hannah Flight (nee Schuh.) Everyone that has ever met Jack knew him as a kind and loving man. He was an amazing carpenter and master craftsman for...
Ronald Hoysack
Apr 25, 2020
Ronald Hoysack, 85, of Bloomingdale, died April 25, 2020. Ronald was the beloved husband of Kathy; loving father of Kimberly (Scott) Pavlock, Eric Hoysack, and Susan (Paul) Okrzesik; proud grandfather of Jessica (Brandon Hebert) Pavlock, Sarina, Caleb, and Amanda; great grandfather of Colton. Ronald, an army veteran, enjoyed spending time with friends and family. His diverse interests included model railroading,...
Donna Perz
Apr 25, 2020
Donna Mae Perz, Died peacefully Saturday April 25, 2020 at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Donald; loving mother of Michael (Sue) Perz, Michele (the late Jim) Canchola and the late David Perz; dear grandmother of Heidi (Jason) Van Rite, Adam (Katherine) Perz, Benjamin (Ashley) Perz, Michael (Timberly) Blake, Sean (Maria) Canchola, Jill (Tom) Canchola and great...
Vito Orseno
Apr 24, 2020
Vito Orseno of Hanover Park, IL, age 64, passed away Friday, April 24, 2020, surrounded by his family after a brief battle with cancer. Vito was born August 26, 1955, in Chicago, IL. Vito loved to entertain and be surrounded by family and friends– whether it was large get-togethers around the holidays or intimate Sunday dinners. He treasured spending time...
Evelyn Mcgill
Apr 24, 2020
Evelyn McGill(nee Burkhartsmeier), 86, of Roselle, passed away Friday, April 24. Evelyn was an avid Cubs fan who was a devoted teacher's aid for special needs children, a lab mom to the Rockford Forensic Science Lab, and also taught Sunday School, given her strong Catholic faith. Evelyn founded a grief ministry at St. Marcelline Catholic Church after the passing of...
Martha O'Farrell
Apr 23, 2020
Martha Jane O'Farrell (nee, Johnson) 98 died April 23, 2020. Martha was the beloved wife of the late Rev. Earl O'Farrell; loving mother of Patricia {George} Karwatzki, Martha Rapach, Rebecca {Bruce} Rosenthal and Michael O'Farrell; proud grandmother of 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her children Terry, Garry and Larry O'Farrell, granddaughters, Michelle...
Ludivina Legaspi
Apr 23, 2020
Ludivina "Ludy" G. Legaspi of Bartlett; cherished wife of William "Bill" Clifford to whom she was married to for 19 years - would have been their 20th anniversary, December 1st; beloved sister of Lorna and Lena (Scott) Nicker; loving aunt of Eunice Sison and Roy "JR" (Jemmie) Villoga; adored great nang Ludy of Elijah "EJ", Megan and Madison. Family and...
Wendell Wiese
Apr 22, 2020
Wendell A. Wiese (1940-2020) passed away April 22. Retired case reviewer for Social Security and longtime minister [Church of God Downers Grove , Church of God Itasca, and Church of God United, with connections to United Church of God and Worldwide Church of God], he was also the beloved husband of the late June Wiese and father to Sharon (Kevin)...
Maryann Ingraffia
Apr 22, 2020
Maryann G. Ingraffia(nee Pecora), 79, an avid Chicago sports fan who loved cooking, baking, and gardening, of Plainfield, passed away Wednesday, April 22. Beloved mother of Anthony(Tina); loving grandmother of Danielle and Brenna; dear sister of Phyllis(Richard) Nichols and the late John(Beverly) Pecora; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Services will be private given COVID restrictions. Following services cremation...
Kenneth Misiuda
Apr 21, 2020
Kenneth Donald Misiuda, of Bartlett. Loving son of Steven and the late Donna; caring brother of Shannon (Mark) James; adored grandson of the late Edward Donald and Darlene Misiuda and the late Charles and Barbara Welliver; dear uncle of Tyler, Morgan and Jackson; fond nephew of Scott Welliver, Ross (Christine) Welliver, Valerie (Steven) Purkey , the late Brad (Tracy)Welliver and...
Maximino Soto
Apr 20, 2020
Max was the loving son of Julian Soto & Maria Márquez. He is survived by his beloved wife Lucy Soto his children Jose , Miguel Angel, Maria Del Carmen & (his deceased daughter Maria Del Rosario). Cherished grandfather of Jose Jr, Yuramy , Luzelena, Miguel Ángel, Crystal, Arianna,José Manuel, Monica,Ruby and Delilah. Dear brother of Juan, Jose, Martin,Guadalupe,Heliodoro,Miguel,Pedro,Elena, Socorro, Manuel,...
Rhonda Arndt
Apr 20, 2020
Rhonda “Ronni” Sue Arndt (nee Gross) Rhonda “Ronni” Sue Arndt (nee Gross) passed away on April 20, 2020 at age 73 at St. Alexis Hospital in Hoffman Estates, IL. Born April 24, 1946, in Chicago, she lived in Skokie and, since 1971, in Hanover Park, Illinois—A very artistic woman with a love of Hawaii who passed after a long and...
Leon Stevens
Apr 20, 2020
Leon Anton Stevens Sr. passed away from natural causes, peacefully at home surrounded by his family, early Monday morning, April 20, 2020. Leon was born in Chicago in 1933 and moved to Elgin in 1970. Leon was an avid bowler at Bowlway in Elgin for more than 40 years. He was exceptionally proud to have bowled a perfect 300 game...
Robert Ferguson
Apr 20, 2020
Visitation for Robert James Ferguson of West Chicago, formerly of Chicago, will be held Thursday, April 23, 2020 10:00a.m. until time of service 11:00a.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Interment Queen of Heaven. **Due to current COVID 19 restrictions, a maximum of 10 people will be allowed in the funeral...
Joseph Carnes
Apr 19, 2020
A graveside service for Joseph E. Carnes, Jr. will be held Friday, April 24, 2020 12noon at Memory Gardens Cemetery Arlington Heights. **Due to current COVID 19 restrictions, a maximum of 10 people will be allowed at the graveside. Funeral home will live-stream funeral Friday 12noon via Facebook. Log in to your facebook account, go to Countryside Funeral Home and...
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